Milner (_Ecc. Hist._ I. 496) observes that the Arians who had so very little assistance from precedents, were glad to catch at the shadow of an argument drawn from Origen’s illustrious name, and they accordingly sought out expressions obscure in themselves, but plainly contradictory to the general tenor of his opinions, upon the ground of which they claim him as their supporter. Milner observes of these men (_Ecc. Hist._ II. 163) that every thing mean and sordid, cruel and inhuman, ambitious and perfidious is on their side, and this is the character of their conduct towards the writings of Origen.
Of modern writers the opinion is decisive. Bishop Bull says, “Ita mecum statuo Origenem in articulo de fillii divinitate adeoque de S. Trinitate revera Catholicum fuisse.”—_Bullii. Op. Om._ p. 127. Waterland, Chandler, Fiddes, and Cudworth hold the same sentiment.
{ 50} Ignatius, Polycarp, Justin Martyr, Tatian.
{ 53b} Epiph. Epis. Const. contra Hær. p. 141. Ed. 1617.
De Illust. Eccle. Script. 249. Ed. _Colon._ 1580.
Geor. Cedr. Compen. Hist. 253. Ed. _Par._ 1647.
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